The new UEFA Champions League format explained

Ahead of the draw for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League which takes place on Thursday in Monaco, here is an explanation of the new expanded version of Europe’s elite club competition.

Cancelo leaves Man City for Saudi club Al-Hilal

Portugal full-back Joao Cancelo has signed for Saudi club Al-Hilal from Premier League champions Manchester City.

Harry Kane receives European Golden Shoe in Munich

Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane received the Golden Shoe award as the highest goalscorer in a European football league.

Brighton add Turkey international Kadioglu to spending spree

Brighton added Turkey international full-back Ferdi Kadioglu to their summer rebuild from Fenerbahce.

Brighton, Everton among Premier League quintet through in League Cup

Everton beat Doncaster 3-0 to secure their first win of the season as Brighton’s perfect start under Fabian Hurzeler continued with a 4-0 thrashing of Crawley.

Watch: Mikel Merino’s Newcastle United stint

Real Sociedad and Euro 2024 victor Mikel Merino has completed his move to Arsenal as he makes a return to the Premier League.

Watch: Barcelona down Vallecano, Olmo shines in debut

Barcelona extend their winning streak this season as they came from behind to defeat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 at Vallecas on Tuesday.

Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny retires from professional football

Former Arsenal and Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 34.

Premier League moves that may still happen as deadline day looms

Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United are all likely to be active in the transfer market this week, bringing in and letting go of players. Here are five players who might come or leave the Premier League in the next few days

Colombia forward Rodriguez returns to La Liga with Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano signed Colombia and former Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez as a free agent.